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Our top choices for The Big Cat Sanctuary hotels

A room with a bed, a dining table with various items, and a view of a garden through open doors.

1. Wilderness B&B

Wilderness B&B
4.0 star property
1.7 mi from The Big Cat Sanctuary
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (54 reviews)
"Nice and private"
United Kingdom
Karen
The price is £91
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Wilderness B&B
A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a large flat-screen TV, and colorful geometric wall decorations.

2. Hampton by Hilton Ashford International

Hampton by Hilton Ashford International
3.0 star property
9.1 mi from The Big Cat Sanctuary
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (792 reviews)
"Good location handy for the station and town centre"
United Kingdom
Stephen
The price is £68
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Hampton by Hilton Ashford International
A modern hotel lobby with a grey sofa, yellow armchair, and a reception desk.

3. Holiday Inn Ashford North A20 by IHG

Holiday Inn Ashford North A20 by IHG
4.0 star property
6.8 mi from The Big Cat Sanctuary
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (788 reviews)
"Staff were helpful. The bed was very comfy and the room was clean and big. The breakfast was nice and fresh and the check in/ check out was very easy."
United Kingdom
Shaunna
The price is £55
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Holiday Inn Ashford North A20 by IHG
A grand staircase with ornate woodwork, a large family portrait, and a cozy seating area with a fireplace.

4. Chilston Park Hotel

Chilston Park Hotel
4.0 star property
4.5 mi from The Big Cat Sanctuary
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (277 reviews)
"Beautiful grounds, very professional staff ."
United Kingdom
liz
The price is £128
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Chilston Park Hotel
A historic warship docked at a harbor with a clock tower in the background.

5. Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club

Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club
4.0 star property
8 mi from The Big Cat Sanctuary
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (995 reviews)
"Great Stay!"
United Kingdom
Richard
The price is £98
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a glass wall on one side, and a row of exercise machines on the other.

6. ORIDA Maidstone Hotel

ORIDA Maidstone Hotel
3.0 star property
9.8 mi from The Big Cat Sanctuary
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,353 reviews)
"The breakfast was brilliant"
United Kingdom
Belinda
The price is £67
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
ORIDA Maidstone Hotel
A large brick building with a garden patio featuring outdoor furniture and umbrellas.

7. Sissinghurst Castle Farmhouse

Sissinghurst Castle Farmhouse
3.5 star property
4.8 mi from The Big Cat Sanctuary
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (61 reviews)
"Fantastic place to stay next door to the Sissinghurst Castle Gardens. Friendly and beautiful. We will definitely return"
United States
Katherina
The price is £240
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Sissinghurst Castle Farmhouse
A room with a tufted armchair, a small table with a tray of items, and a bed with a patterned bedspread.

8. The Windmill

The Windmill
4.0 star property
7.1 mi from The Big Cat Sanctuary
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (91 reviews)
"Staff here are truly lovely! Pet friendly inn in a lovely village setting. Will always use this place as our stop over on the way to France."
United Kingdom
Vivien
The price is £78
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
The Windmill
A spacious reading area with a high ceiling, wooden bookshelves, a blue sofa, and yellow chairs.

9. Ashford International Hotel & Spa

Ashford International Hotel & Spa
4.0 star property
8.8 mi from The Big Cat Sanctuary
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Stayed here lots, good hotel"
United Kingdom
Wayne
The price is £71
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Ashford International Hotel & Spa
A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a decorative wall panel, and a window with a view.

10. The Tickled Trout

The Tickled Trout
4.0 star property
10.8 mi from The Big Cat Sanctuary
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (188 reviews)
"It was lovely we stayed for 2 nights for our wedding. We stayed in the Balfour suite. The breakfast was delicious, and the service was great too. Really made our wedding extra special having such a nice place to get ready and to come back to after the party"
United Kingdom
Stefanie
The price is £75
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
The Tickled Trout
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a robe hanging on a rack, and a nightstand with a lamp.

11. White Lion Tenterden

White Lion Tenterden
4.0 star property
6.6 mi from The Big Cat Sanctuary
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (151 reviews)
"Nice place to stay, very spacious room"
United Kingdom
Stuart
The price is £109
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
White Lion Tenterden
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams on the ceiling, a dresser, and a desk with a lamp.

12. Little Dane Court

Little Dane Court
4.0 star property
6.4 mi from The Big Cat Sanctuary
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (248 reviews)
"Perfect 1 night stay. The owner was very helpful and friendly, great breakfast in the morning and a very clean and tidy room."
United Kingdom
Jonathan
The price is £149
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Little Dane Court
A historic stone castle with multiple towers and a well-maintained lawn.

13. Maidens Tower B&B

Maidens Tower B&B
5.0 star property
6.2 mi from The Big Cat Sanctuary
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Great stay, lovely room modern bathroom. Had free entry to the castle. Lovely breakfast with the stay. Extra for the restaurant but great food and in a beautiful setting. Perfectweekend. "
United Kingdom
lisa
The price is £278
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Maidens Tower B&B
A traditional Tudor-style building with a sign for Little Silver Country Hotel & Restaurant.

14. The Little Silver Country Hotel

The Little Silver Country Hotel
3.0 star property
4.9 mi from The Big Cat Sanctuary
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (16 reviews)
"Staff lovely and v accommodating"
United Kingdom
Joan
The price is £84
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
The Little Silver Country Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a phone, and a window with curtains.

15. Dog & Bear Hotel

Dog & Bear Hotel
3.0 star property
5.7 mi from The Big Cat Sanctuary
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (734 reviews)
"Delicious food"
United Kingdom
Bin
The price is £97
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Dog & Bear Hotel
A historic stone castle with multiple towers and a well-maintained lawn.

16. The Stable Courtyard Bedrooms at Leeds Castle

The Stable Courtyard Bedrooms at Leeds Castle
4.0 star property
6.2 mi from The Big Cat Sanctuary
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (323 reviews)
"Very clean bedroom and bathroom, friendly and helpful staff, breakfast excellent with ample choices, certainly enough amenities to suit couples and families. Just a great place to spend a few days."
United Kingdom
Michael
The price is £175
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
The Stable Courtyard Bedrooms at Leeds Castle
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with white and orange pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wooden bathtub.

17. The Print House

The Print House
4.0 star property
6.7 mi from The Big Cat Sanctuary
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (81 reviews)
"Our room was outstanding, the staff were amazing. Only issue we had was we couldn’t work out the egg machine at breakfast but again staff were super helpful"
United Kingdom
Fiona
The price is £129
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The Print House
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "The King Hotel," featuring a pitched roof, large windows, and a brick foundation.

18. King Hotel Tenterden

King Hotel Tenterden
3.0 star property
4.4 mi from The Big Cat Sanctuary
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (85 reviews)
"Parking is free an ideal place to stay for a couple of days "
United Kingdom
Janis
The price is £69
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
King Hotel Tenterden
A neatly made bed with white linens, a dark metal headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

19. The Woolpack Hotel

The Woolpack Hotel
4.0 star property
6.5 mi from The Big Cat Sanctuary
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (199 reviews)
"Hotel with the wonderful old vibe with absolutely fabulous, friendly and helpful staff ever!!, Great pub, dinning area and decent breakfast available and dog friendly!. Walking distance to other nice places in town."
United Kingdom
Oktawia
The price is £84
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The Woolpack Hotel
A reception area with a framed certificate on the wall, a framed picture, and a sign that reads "RECEPTION".

20. Weald of Kent

Weald of Kent
2.0 star property
3 mi from The Big Cat Sanctuary
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (327 reviews)
"Super stay, really friendly staff and beautifully clean rooms. During a heatwave the aircon was a godsend and views across the golf course were fab. Even had a visit from the resident ducks."
United Kingdom
Polly
The price is £75
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Weald of Kent
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Compare popular hotels close to The Big Cat Sanctuary

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A room with a bed, a dining table with various items, and a view of a garden through open doors.
Wilderness B&B
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
54 reviews
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A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a large flat-screen TV, and colorful geometric wall decorations.
Hampton by Hilton Ashford International
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
792 reviews
View
A modern hotel lobby with a grey sofa, yellow armchair, and a reception desk.
Holiday Inn Ashford North A20 by IHG
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
788 reviews
View
A grand staircase with ornate woodwork, a large family portrait, and a cozy seating area with a fireplace.
Chilston Park Hotel
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
277 reviews
View
A historic warship docked at a harbor with a clock tower in the background.
Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
995 reviews
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Hotels recommended for families near The Big Cat Sanctuary

A grand staircase with ornate woodwork, a large family portrait, and a cozy seating area with a fireplace.

Chilston Park Hotel

Chilston Park Hotel
4.0 star property
Maidstone
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (277)
The price is £128
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Chilston Park Hotel

Other attractions near The Big Cat Sanctuary

Sissinghurst Castle and Garden

9.4/10 (50 reviews)
Sissinghurst Castle and Garden is just one of the places to see in Cranbrook, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.
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Top The Big Cat Sanctuary Hotel Reviews

A large brick building with a garden patio featuring outdoor furniture and umbrellas.
Sissinghurst Castle Farmhouse

Sissinghurst Castle Farmhouse

Sissinghurst Castle Farmhouse
Cranbrook

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous characterful farm house with a friendly welcome. Great facilities with guest lounge and easy parking. Very comfortable and spacious bedrooms. Rivals the best breakfast available in the country.
United Kingdom
Peter
Reviewed September 10, 2026
Sissinghurst Castle Farmhouse

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around The Big Cat Sanctuary?

The Big Cat Sanctuary is located in Smarden. You'll find 125 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to The Big Cat Sanctuary?

Wilderness B&B is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this B&B offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from The Big Cat Sanctuary. Another good option is Looking for a romantic escape in the countryside, with outdoor bathtub !, located 0.3 mi (0.4 km) away.

How many hotels will I find close to The Big Cat Sanctuary?

Expedia has 125 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from The Big Cat Sanctuary.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Big Cat Sanctuary, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to The Big Cat Sanctuary.